3 Easy Pieces: Getting Your Investments On at 30

3 Easy Pieces: Getting Your Investments On at 30

If you’re 30-ish years old and just starting to think about investing, give yourself a pat on the back. Thirty years old gives you plenty of time to save for retirement. Along with nailing down an affordable, long-term care plan that will protect your wages if...
4 Ways Firefighters (and Spouses) Can Earn Passive Income

4 Ways Firefighters (and Spouses) Can Earn Passive Income

Whether you are a firefighter with a full-time schedule or the spouse of a firefighter who manages the household full time, there are still ways to earn passive income. As everyone knows, every bit of income will add up to a more comfortable retirement (where peace of...
Credit/No Credit: 4 Ways To Repair Your Credit Score

Credit/No Credit: 4 Ways To Repair Your Credit Score

It’s one thing to build a good credit rating, but it’s a different thing to try to fix a credit score quickly once it is in a state of disrepair. The good news is it’s possible. In addition to having discipline with your spending, there are specific ways...
10 Easy Upgrades That Boost Home Value But Don’t Break The Bank

10 Easy Upgrades That Boost Home Value But Don’t Break The Bank

If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s tempting to just decide on a price and sell “as is,” meaning, no upgrades or improvements. What you see is what you get. However, with a little time and money, even the most conservative home improvement budget can be...
Are You Saving Enough For This Critical Part Of Retirement?

Are You Saving Enough For This Critical Part Of Retirement?

Saving for retirement can sometimes feel like building the plane as you’re flying it: How do you know how much is “enough” to put away for retirement each month if you don’t know exactly what you plan to do during your retirement years? Will you travel? Will your...